A West Michigan woman says she was scammed, claiming a cell phone store employee emptied her account while she was buying a new phone.
Linda – whose last name has been withheld at her request – wants to warn others of the potential risks of giving access to banking apps to anyone who might get their hands on your phone.
What are the details?
Muskegon Heights woman recounts WZZM-TV in the video below, she decided to upgrade her phone. She left the device in the care of an employee who was transferring her data to the new cell phone.
When Linda returned home, she discovered that her online banking “Cash App” balance had been cleared.
“Somehow what I had in my Cash App account, which was $1,818, he took it all and left me 51 cents,” Linda said. “I was so upset that I cried.”
Linda tells the TV station that she intended to use the money to help her mother who is on dialysis.
Be careful when using banking apps
Katie Grevious is a spokesperson for the Better Business Bureau. She says apps like Cash App, Venmo and PayPal are convenient but also come with risks.
“Just being aware in the first place that there are risks and knowing those risks can help you make smarter purchases and who you transact with,” she told the TV channel. television.
Grevious notes that connecting these apps with a credit card rather than a bank account can provide an additional layer of protection.
Inside Michigan’s Most Expensive Airbnb
Located inside a historic building in the heart of the city, The Turret in Ann Arbor is considered the most expensive Airbnb in Michigan with a rate of $5,000 per night. The Tribeca-style loft offers fantastic views, artistic decor and 2500 square feet of guest space. There is also a private roof terrace to enjoy. Take a look inside.
Comments are closed.